Automated measurement systems in mine water management and mine workings – A review of potential methods

More, Kagiso Samuel; Wolkersdorfer, Christian; Kang, Ning; Elmaghraby, Adel

doi:10.1016/j.wri.2020.100136

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“…The introduction of Industry 4.0 tools in the mining sector is becoming increasingly prevalent [14]. The use of these tools promises increased production along with higher profits [14], [15].…”

Section: Limit (°C)mentioning

confidence: 99%

A Simulation-Based Water Management Strategy for Life-of-Mine Water Planning

Monteiro

Laar

2022

SAJIE

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Adequate water distribution in mines is crucial for both cooling and production. As deep-level mines become deeper, the water requirements, and the subsequent dewatering requirements, also increase. Numerous studies on mine dewatering planning exist; however, these studies fail to recognise the integrated nature of the water system, which comprises the service water supply and the dewatering system. These studies also commonly neglect service water distribution and intensity, life-of-mine water planning, and the use of zero-waste baselines. In this study, a generic simulation-based water management strategy is proposed. The strategy should 1) include both service and dewatering water systems, 2) account for dynamic production plans, and 3) allow for life-of-mine modelling. Data from underground audits were used to develop a baseline model along with the mine plans and survey data. Applying the management strategy to a case study mine resulted in predictions that were accurate to within 5% for future plans. Keywords Mine planning; Digital Twin; Simulation; Mining; Water reticulation; Dewatering; Life of Mine

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Section: Limit (°C)mentioning

confidence: 99%

A Simulation-Based Water Management Strategy for Life-of-Mine Water Planning

Monteiro

Laar

2022

SAJIE

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“…In the past, sensors were connected by different cabling, but within Industry 4.0, where digitization is the dominant goal, cabling is being replaced by wireless systems. Mine monitoring systems are based on sensor networks consisting of sensor nodes for data monitoring, base stations and monitoring centres [9]. Wireless sensor networks are strategically located at an appropriate location in the mine to collect relevant data.…”

Section: Possibilities Of Mine Water Flooding Monitoringmentioning

confidence: 99%

The specific design of flooding monitoring of the Rozna I uranium mine, Czech Republic

Vokurka

Jaroš

Hummel

2022

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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The article deals with the issue of flooding the last uranium mine in Central Europe, where uranium ore was extracted until 2017. The situation is specific due to the form of two-stage flooding of the mine. The first stage of flooding was started at the beginning of 2021, and the whole process will be completed after reaching the 13th level. This situation makes it possible to support the forecasting of flooding in this locality and to refine the model of the second stage of flooding and the area of post-mining activities. The article proposes continuous monitoring of the level of mine water onset, namely in shafts R7S and R3. Measurements on the shafts spaced about 3 km apart will allow additional comparison of the measured data of the level increase rate due to the documented extracted free spaces of the deposit and systematic measurement of groundwater inflows into the deposit. Another comparative criterion will be the periodic mine water sampling for the measurement of physico-chemical parameters. It offers the possibility of extending monitoring with other options, such as continuous measurement of hydrochemical parameters using all-solid-state sensors designed for harsh mining conditions or the use of autonomous UNEXMIN underwater drones.

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“…According to theses authors, water management is a strategic resource for a more sustainable mining industry (Gunson et al., 2012), taking into account scientific, engineering, and regulatory aspects to ensure the SD and utilization of opportunities for innovation in the management of water use (Fennel, 2012). In line of the innovation, the mining industry has seen, in recent years, a substantial growth of the automation in the mines, for example, self‐driving trucks and the use of drone, operated through the main smart technology which is the Internet of Things (IoT), to seek a more sustainable and safe mining (More, Wolkersdorfer, Kang, & Elmaghraby, 2020). The disclosure of water use is increasing too.…”

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Does sustainable water management affect business performance in the Brazilian mining industry?

Bichueti

Gomes

Kruglianskas

et al. 2021

Environmental Quality Mgmt

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The mining activity is essential in the economic context. However, there are several potential impacts caused by this activity, from the environmental and social perspective. In this regard, it is worth noting the relationship of this industry with the management of water use, a strategic resource for the business activity. This study aims to identify the relationship between the management of water use and the business performance in industries in the Brazilian mining sector. To that end, we conducted a survey with managers from industries in the sector. The results of the survey lead to the acceptance of the central hypothesis of the study, where there is a positive relationship between the management of water use and business performance, corroborating the significant importance of this resource to the competitiveness of industries in the mining sector.

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Automated measurement systems in mine water management and mine workings – A review of potential methods

Cited by 28 publications

References 65 publications

A Simulation-Based Water Management Strategy for Life-of-Mine Water Planning

A Simulation-Based Water Management Strategy for Life-of-Mine Water Planning

The specific design of flooding monitoring of the Rozna I uranium mine, Czech Republic

Does sustainable water management affect business performance in the Brazilian mining industry?

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